Paris, France An actress, an artist, and a world-renowned ballet dancer of Belle Époque, Cléo de Mérode was the IT Girl of Paris in the twentieth century. A contemporary of Gabrielle Chanel, Cléo was said to be one of the first celebrity icons, her charm and glamour eventually was recognized more than her dancing skills,Continue reading
Paris, France Just over 2 years young, in the heart of the vibrant Bastille neighborhood, Eastern Paris city center welcomed it’s first five-star hotel, Hôtel Paris Bastille Boutet. Housed in the historic building, Maison Boutet was originally built in 1926. This boutique hotel which was a former exotic wood supplier then a chocolate factory paysContinue reading
Paris, France It was the afternoon after I started the next level class I was bumped into. The day started with heavy dark clouds, as it was for four days since I arrived in Paris. I was determined to go to Jardin des Luxembourg that I have heard so much about. I took so manyContinue reading
Paris, France It was drizzling on the first day after my Paris arrival, and the daylight savings time has just started unbeknownst to me. The smell of spring was just around the corner and the shoulder season has left the City free of crowds. It was the beginning of my new adventure, as I getContinue reading
Nice, France After a sweltering and long first day in Nice, we took a walk down Promenade des Anglais and realized that the bright blue skies that greeted us on our arrival turned into the most beautiful warm pink color, which reflected perfectly all over the town. Suddenly I felt like being transformed into one ofContinue reading
Paris, France Hi everyone! Here’s a quick hello from the City of Lights. It has been overcast since I got here last Friday, with only a few hours of clear blue skies peeking through the clouds. Overall, it’s been really windy, enough for me take a step forward to catch my balance. My French classesContinue reading
